A home in the African wilderness
This is your escape with friends or family, in a home to make your own, a home in the African wilderness. Our Villa Somopane welcomes up to four guests, with two spacious suites to accompany two guests sharing. Each suite is designed to inspire relaxation and intimacy, with the raw sounds and sights of safari life merging with comfort at every touch.
Enjoy moments on the villa’s private deck or in the heated plunge pool, watching the natural world in its slow dance around you, or head out into the reserve with a private ranger and vehicle, in search of our animal and bird life. You can dine in the cosiness and privacy of the villa or join us in the Main Lodge for meals. Soak off the day in your suite’s inviting freestanding bath, or semi-outdoor shower with views through the vegetation outside. The wilderness is never far from sight.
Details and Amenities
A minimum of 3 people are required to book the Villa Somopane. Children over the age of 6 are permitted in the villa.
- Private ranger and vehicle
- King-size bed (twin bedding optional)
- Private plunge pool (with heating functionality)
- Large wooden deck
- Separate lounge area
- Traditional fireplace
- Bathroom
- Freestanding bath
- Semi-outdoor shower
- Double vanity basins
- Private toilet
- Fully stocked mini-bar
- Freestanding fan
- Tea and coffee
- Nespresso machine
- Fully air-conditioned
- Locally-made luxury body products
- Complimentary room-service
- Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Mosquito nets
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Bush Spa
There’s no better setting for a spa than the bush. The calmness of your surroundings is contagious, soothing even the most stressed soul.
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Wine Cellar
Swirl and sip some of South Africa’s premier red and white cultivars during a private wine tasting or cosy dinner at our chic onsite wine cellar.
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Gym & Sauna
Stay in shape while still indulging in our culinary delights and get your endorphins flowing at our open-air fitness center with a view.
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Boutique
Browse our highly curated boutique for treasures and trinkets to take souvenirs and gifts for friends and family back home.
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Rates, includes & excludes
- Includes
- Excludes
- Daily activities, game drives and guided bush walks
- Private ranger and vehicle
- Luxury accommodation in air-conditioned suites, with a private plunge pool
- All meals and snacks
- Private dining options available throughout your stay
- A selection of local and premium beverages during your stay
- Daily laundry service
- Return road transfers between Jabulani and Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
- Transfers from Hoedspruit Civil Airport
- Selected beverages or drinks from our premium wine list
- Massages and beauty treatments
- Conservation levy which will go towards the anti–poaching unit’s wildlife protection efforts
- Elephant Levy: A contribution to the care of the Jabulani herd and Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD)
- Gratuities (discretionary)
- Kosher meals
- Any other charges of a personal nature
From ZAR 70,000 per exclusive unit per night
Reviews & Visitor Experiences
The staff and the rooms were great, and the food was superb. The staff did their best to please and to make sure each day had variation. The chefs and guides were superlative. We had a fantastic time. It felt like we had traveled back in time to a pleasant remnant of the British Empire.
- Nakorsakov
What a great place and a great stay. Stephan and Chantelle are fantastic managers with an awesome team working at the lodge. Our guide Jason is so knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to drive with. I cannot begin to describe the fantastic room where we stayed in absolute luxury. The two Chefs Alex and Dylan - oh my word, the food these guys make is unexplainable fantastic and one has to experience this to really appreciate good taste. We fell in love with the place. We loved our stay and will recommend Jabulani to anyone who takes a good stay, good food, lots of animals and great people in the bush serious!
- Wilma V
Attention to detail is incredible. I could not fault Jabulani on one thing. Elephant experience is very moving and spiritual. All staff very friendly Ruan the best of the best. Absolutely loved every minute.
- Carrylvanbassen
The place, the staff, the elephants, all authentic and exciting. It was a magical, charming, calming and elevating experience. I can’t wait to bring my two daughters next time to share this corner of the Earth with me.
- FPocorn
The place was amazing - extremely well run and totally welcoming. Highly recommended for anyone wanting luxury combined with lifetime trip experiences we will remember forever. Staff and Management should be congratulated for leaving no stone unturned with respect to care service and the full Safari Experience. Thanks for making this trip one we will never forget - Special mention to Ruan - Our Safari ranger and tour guide! Thank You
- ADunn
Favorite place on earth! Yeap, if someone were to ask me which is my favorite place on earth, Jabulani would be the place. We discovered this gem in 2017 and have been back every year, being this our fourth visit. We have always felt the warmth and the kindness of everyone here, from the wonderful managers, Chantel and Stefan to every single staff member, who are always ready to pamper you and help you in any way.
- CGriffiths
Chantal, Stefan and the team were awesome and made our stay a memorable experience. a SPECIAL thanks to Dylan, the chef, Songs our butler, and of course, Ruan, our ranger. The three of them are what made the lodge and stay a 5 star soulful experience. Ruan was absolutely amazing! The big 5 in 2 days and then some rare sightings of very special wildlife. Not to mention Jabulani and the boys. We will return soon!
- DSmith
